We are living in a polarized world filled with fear and uncertainty. There is, however, a way we can overcome all of it - Love. Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Aloe Blacc and I, talked about how we must Fight with Love and Fight for Love.
Feb 3
What Grit Really Teaches Us About Happiness with Professor Angela Duckworth
We’re often told that the secret to success is grit - more discipline, more perseverance, more individual effort. And grit does matter. But what if it’s only half the story?In today’s world, we’ve become experts at tracking achievement, yet novices at nurturing belonging - and th ... Show More
56m 5s
Jan 27
Matthew McConaughey on How to Fall Back in Love with Your Life
In a world defined by constant change, reinvention isn’t optional - it’s essential. We often assume reinvention comes from bold leaps or lucky breaks, but actor and author Matthew McConaughey’s story suggests a quieter approach can be far more powerful.In this episode, Matthew jo ... Show More
59 m
Jan 20
Revisited: Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt
Hello from Team Simon! We’ll be back next week—January 27, 2026—with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism. We’re excited to bring you new guests, conversations, and opportunities to learn.Until then, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit one of our favorite episodes f ... Show More
56m 18s
Jun 2024
Famous TikToker Says He’s Not A Provider. The Internet Responded.
<p>Love Island alum and popular influencer Jalen Noble went viral for comments he made on a podcast about not being a provider for his also-famous girlfriend, plus we react to some of this week’s wildest internet hot takes on dating, gender, and race. Let’s get into it.</p>
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1h 25m
Oct 2022
Love: From Falling to Choosing
<p>bell hooks offers us the wisdom that “love is an act of will, both an intention and an action.” in this episode the brown sisters explore hooks’ critique of the idea that we “fall in love”, the difference between falling in love and choosing to love, and how distinguishing bet ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2021
50. The Wellness Journey of Boston Sisters, Podcasts Co-Hosts, and Students : AnnCatherine, and Caroline
<p>HI MY LOVES! </p>
<p>In today's episode I sit with @anncatherineconneen and @carolineconneen in a beautiful Brooklyn Studio where we talked all things fitness, wellness, health, organization, goals, and starting your side passion. At just age 19, these sisters have accomplish ... Show More
36m 54s